Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 35 | 29 | 18 | 102 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs survived the Lakers 103-102. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.