Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 35 | 25 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers demolished the Warriors 116-96. The Warriors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.