Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 126 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 23 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Warriors 126-89. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.