Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
87
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 30 | 30 | 42 | 137 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 18 | 15 | 19 | 35 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Spurs 137-87. Lakers torched the Spurs on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.