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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
110
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 21 28 37 30 116
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 40 18 24 28 110

After Action Report

The Lakers edged the Warriors 116-110. Lakers torched the Warriors on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Warriors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.