Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 86 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Lakers 88-86. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. The Spurs couldn't shake the cold spell; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.