Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 27 | 21 | 36 | 117 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 29 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Lakers outlasted the Warriors 117-102. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Warriors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.