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nathan) are the champions!
Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Lakers 108-103. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.