Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 33 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 30 | 34 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Warriors 127-110. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.