Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 84 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 22 | 35 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers demolished the Warriors 118-84. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Warriors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.