Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 102 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Spurs buried the Lakers 124-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Spurs' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.