Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 32 | 21 | 32 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 19 | 31 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Lakers 118-113. The better team simply showed up tonight. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.