Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 26 | 22 | 33 | 102 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 35 | 24 | 36 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Spurs ran roughshod over the Lakers 122-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.