Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
142
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 31 | 27 | 28 | 35 | 121 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 34 | 37 | 38 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Warriors 142-121. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.