Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 21 | 20 | 31 | 90 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 26 | 24 | 43 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Spurs rolled past the Lakers 118-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.