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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
102
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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.