Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
74
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 102 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 11 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 74 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Lakers blew the doors off the Warriors 102-74. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Warriors locker-room rift aren't helping. The Warriors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.