Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 23 | 24 | 37 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs held off the Lakers 119-112. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.