Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 23 | 29 | 20 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Spurs fended off the Lakers 99-92. Ugly basketball, but the Spurs did just enough. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. 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.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.