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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
82
away
Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
92
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 18 17 17 30 82
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 27 18 21 26 92

After Action Report

The Warriors pulled away from the Lakers 92-82. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Warriors. The Warriors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Warriors pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.