Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 19 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers fended off the Spurs 103-97. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.