Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 122 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 26 | 31 | 23 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Warriors 122-104. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Warriors' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.