Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 108 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 15 | 18 | 36 | 23 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Spurs 108-92. Every possession went the Lakers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.