Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 99 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Lakers 118-99. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.