Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
72
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 72 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 29 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Warriors buried the Lakers 99-72. The Warriors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Warriors stayed locked in; Warriors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.