Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 34 | 28 | 111 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 34 | 30 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Spurs 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.