Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Spurs pulled away from the Lakers 109-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.