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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 31 | 34 | 26 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 26 | 30 | 38 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Lakers 119-118. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.