Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 102 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 36 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Warriors downed the Lakers 115-102. Warriors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Warriors; Warriors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.