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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 123 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers snuck past the Warriors 123-121. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.