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Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
110
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 16 31 28 26 12 113
San Antonio SpursSpurs 25 18 30 28 9 110

After Action Report

The Lakers squeaked past the Spurs 113-110 in overtime. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Spurs lately. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.