Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
152
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 30 | 25 | 34 | 34 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 43 | 40 | 36 | 33 | 152 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Warriors 152-123. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
