Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
82
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 17 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 82 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 20 | 16 | 39 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Spurs 115-82. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.