Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
144
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
124
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 27 | 41 | 42 | 144 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Spurs 144-124. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.