Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 24 | 36 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Warriors 109-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; fresh off a statement win, the Warriors stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.