Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 113 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 23 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Warriors 113-109. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Warriors stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.