Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 17 | 24 | 18 | 89 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Spurs rolled past the Lakers 126-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.