Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 28 | 32 | 23 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Spurs 106-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.