Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Elite
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 89 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 19 | 26 | 31 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Warriors held off the Lakers 98-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Warriors came in with something to prove after a loss; the Warriors pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.