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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 28 36 25 30 119
Los Angeles LakersLakers 26 35 23 36 120

After Action Report

The Lakers snuck past the Warriors 120-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.