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Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 32 26 27 32 117
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 26 29 22 110

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Spurs edged the Lakers 117-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.