Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 135 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 35 | 28 | 19 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers buried the Spurs 135-112. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.