Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
147
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
140
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | OT3 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 28 | 21 | 27 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 147 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 19 | 34 | 31 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 140 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Spurs outlasted the Lakers 147-140 in triple overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.