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