Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 109 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 39 | 35 | 23 | 33 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs buried the Lakers 130-109. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.