Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Warriors 102-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.