Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 123 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Spurs 123-112. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers steamroller is in full effect right now; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.