Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 112 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Spurs 112-111. Lakers' offense had its way with the Spurs. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.