Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 23 | 17 | 30 | 84 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 23 | 36 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs ran roughshod over the Lakers 119-84. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.