Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
69
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 31 | 17 | 99 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 69 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Spurs 99-69. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Spurs couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.