Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 96 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs outlasted the Lakers 109-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.