Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 18 | 32 | 33 | 22 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 36 | 31 | 35 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Spurs 131-105. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.