Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers held off the Spurs 121-112. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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.