Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 26 | 31 | 38 | 116 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 24 | 28 | 18 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Warriors 116-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.