Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 29 | 26 | 16 | 96 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs demolished the Lakers 117-96. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
