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Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
95
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 28 27 22 106
San Antonio SpursSpurs 23 28 25 19 95

After Action Report

The Lakers pulled away from the Spurs 106-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.