Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 24 | 34 | 23 | 110 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs survived the Lakers 115-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.