Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Lakers 121-120. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Spurs' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.