Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 31 | 14 | 23 | 18 | 86 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Warriors 105-86. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.