Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
75
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 97 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 23 | 17 | 22 | 13 | 75 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Warriors 97-75. The Warriors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Warriors couldn't shake the cold spell; Warriors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Warriors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.