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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
120
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 23 33 33 121
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 32 24 32 32 120

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Lakers snuck past the Warriors 121-120. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.