Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Spurs pulled away from the Lakers 117-107. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.