Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 37 | 24 | 29 | 115 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 43 | 32 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs took care of the Lakers 125-115. Spurs' offense had its way with the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.