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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 26 29 25 37 117
Los Angeles LakersLakers 18 30 25 32 105

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Warriors handled the Lakers 117-105. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Warriors looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Warriors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.