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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 30 33 29 23 115
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 20 32 36 29 117

After Action Report

In Golden State, the Warriors snuck past the Lakers 117-115. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.