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Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 21 28 32 106
San Antonio SpursSpurs 15 43 29 25 112

After Action Report

The Spurs fended off the Lakers 112-106. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.