Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 31 | 28 | 34 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Lakers 126-117. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · 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.