Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 24 | 32 | 36 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Spurs blew the doors off the Lakers 118-89. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. 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.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.