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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.