Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
away
Chemistry
Elite
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
71
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 93 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 19 | 19 | 12 | 21 | 71 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Warriors 93-71. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.