Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 107 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 16 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Warriors 107-97. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Warriors utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.