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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.