Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 10 | 12 | 134 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 20 | 34 | 28 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 131 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Lakers squeaked past the Spurs 134-131 in double overtime. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.