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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
130
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 25 27 27 105
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 33 41 28 28 130

After Action Report

The Warriors blew the doors off the Lakers 130-105. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.