Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Spurs 107-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · 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.