Sat Apr 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 21 | 36 | 19 | 96 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 18 | 28 | 15 | 37 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Lakers 98-96. Spurs' positional fit overwhelmed the Lakers rotation. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.