Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 36 | 29 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Spurs held off the Lakers 119-113. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.