Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 28 | 22 | 14 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Spurs downed the Lakers 98-85. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.