Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 127 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 29 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Warriors 127-102. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Warriors. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.