Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 126 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 32 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers knocked off the Warriors 126-114. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.