Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 128 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 24 | 34 | 37 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs squeaked past the Lakers 128-126. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.