Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 30 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 26 | 37 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Warriors squeaked past the Lakers 118-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Warriors cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Warriors; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Warriors 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.