Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 17 | 31 | 25 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers rolled past the Spurs 116-95. Lakers' offense had its way with the Spurs. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.