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Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
80
away
Chemistry Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 17 16 32 15 80
San Antonio SpursSpurs 27 25 15 32 99

After Action Report

The Spurs outlasted the Lakers 99-80. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.