Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 125 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers outlasted the Spurs 125-116. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.