Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 33 | 19 | 109 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Spurs downed the Lakers 120-109. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.