Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 27 | 31 | 23 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Lakers 112-111. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.