Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 19 | 36 | 30 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers edged the Spurs 115-108. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.