Lakers (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 25 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 22 | 25 | 33 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Warriors held off the Celtics 118-111. The Warriors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Warriors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Warriors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.