Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 25 | 24 | 36 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Spurs 123-114. Lakers torched the Spurs on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.