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Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 28 27 30 28 113
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 32 24 24 110

After Action Report

The Spurs snuck past the Lakers 113-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.