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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.