Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 30 | 19 | 28 | 91 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 30 | 15 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Spurs edged the Lakers 99-91. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.