Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 12 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 85 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 19 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Spurs fended off the Lakers 94-85. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.