Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 35 | 26 | 30 | 117 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 19 | 29 | 28 | 42 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Warriors squeaked past the Lakers 118-117. Warriors' offense had its way with the Lakers. Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Warriors. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. The Warriors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.