Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 32 | 28 | 40 | 126 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Lakers outlasted the Spurs 126-117. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.