Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
146
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
142
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 29 | 39 | 46 | 146 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 41 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Spurs 146-142. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.