Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 26 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 24 | 21 | 35 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers upended the Warriors 102-97. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Warriors looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Warriors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.