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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
102
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 29 27 20 26 102
Los Angeles LakersLakers 34 27 33 28 122

After Action Report

The Lakers demolished the Warriors 122-102. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.