Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Spurs 99-97. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.