Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 89 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs downed the Lakers 106-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.