Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
142
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 25 | 33 | 24 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 41 | 27 | 28 | 46 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Spurs 142-118. Lakers' offense had its way with the Spurs. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.