Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 35 | 21 | 30 | 119 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Warriors 119-108. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.