Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 27 | 33 | 25 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 36 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Spurs 119-111. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.