Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 102 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Lakers 104-102. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.