Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 28 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Warriors 114-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.