Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
150
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
146
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 34 | 40 | 28 | 16 | 150 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 34 | 40 | 28 | 12 | 146 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers snuck past the Spurs 150-146 in overtime. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.