Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 95 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Spurs took care of the Lakers 110-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.