Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 22 | 32 | 14 | 86 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 23 | 18 | 31 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Spurs edged the Lakers 94-86. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.