Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 19 | 29 | 34 | 114 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 43 | 23 | 26 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Lakers 129-114. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.