Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 21 | 21 | 35 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 24 | 22 | 37 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Spurs 117-109. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.