Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 33 | 25 | 21 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 26 | 31 | 21 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Spurs fended off the Lakers 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.