Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
83
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 21 | 28 | 12 | 83 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 20 | 23 | 31 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Spurs handled the Lakers 95-83. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.