Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 24 | 38 | 32 | 127 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 38 | 32 | 24 | 41 | 135 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs outlasted the Lakers 135-127. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.