Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 104 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 17 | 27 | 30 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Spurs 104-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.