Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 28 | 22 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Spurs 109-106. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.