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Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 97 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 18 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 90 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Lakers fended off the Spurs 97-90. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.