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Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 34 24 32 29 119
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 33 25 27 111

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Spurs outlasted the Lakers 119-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.