Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 36 | 33 | 25 | 127 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Lakers demolished the Spurs 127-95. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).