Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 87 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Spurs 95-87. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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.