Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 23 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 41 | 38 | 19 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Warriors 132-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.