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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
131
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 36 28 31 36 131
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 23 27 25 102

After Action Report

The Warriors buried the Lakers 131-102. Warriors torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Warriors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.