Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 97 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 26 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Warriors pulled away from the Lakers 116-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Warriors steamroller is in full effect right now; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.