 His statistics improved in all major categories, as he averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game.During the 2004 playoffs, the Spurs lost again to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals.Following Game 5 where Derek Fisher scored a buzzer-beating jump shot, the Spurs lost Game 6 and the series 4–2.