Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 114 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 20 | 35 | 40 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Spurs fended off the Lakers 121-114. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.