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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 20 25 18 29 92
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 25 39 22 26 112

After Action Report

The Warriors blew the doors off the Lakers 112-92. Warriors' scorers couldn't be contained. Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Warriors. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. The Warriors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.