Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 32 | 17 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Spurs handled the Lakers 117-105. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.