Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 35 | 27 | 27 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 24 | 32 | 19 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Spurs handled the Lakers 114-103. Every possession went the Spurs way. The Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.