Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 121 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 21 | 31 | 32 | 108 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Lakers downed the Spurs 121-108. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Spurs. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.