Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 35 | 18 | 26 | 39 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 18 | 20 | 32 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Warriors blew the doors off the Lakers 118-96. Warriors' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Warriors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.