Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 24 | 31 | 24 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 23 | 18 | 31 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Spurs downed the Lakers 112-100. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.