Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 18 | 19 | 28 | 97 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 31 | 29 | 39 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Spurs demolished the Lakers 130-97. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.