Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 35 | 33 | 43 | 139 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 25 | 34 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Spurs 139-125. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.