Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 99 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Lakers 101-99. Ugly basketball, but the Spurs did just enough. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.