Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 26 | 34 | 27 | 114 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 16 | 36 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Spurs 114-99. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.