Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 111 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Lakers 118-111. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.