Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 19 | 30 | 32 | 106 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 23 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Lakers edged the Warriors 106-97. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Warriors; the Warriors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Warriors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.