Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 39 | 34 | 25 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Lakers 125-117. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.