Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
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Golden State WarriorsWarriors
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 28 | 27 | 18 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Lakers held off the Warriors 109-101. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.