Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 109 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 25 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Warriors 109-87. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Warriors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.