Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 44 | 22 | 31 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers snuck past the Spurs 127-122. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.