Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
81
away
Chemistry
Cold
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 81 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 36 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Warriors rolled past the Lakers 119-81. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Warriors cashed in. The Warriors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Warriors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.