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Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
82
away
Chemistry Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 17 31 17 17 82
San Antonio SpursSpurs 23 25 23 30 101

After Action Report

The Spurs handled the Lakers 101-82. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.