Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
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Chemistry
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Golden State WarriorsWarriors
109
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 98 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 24 | 31 | 20 | 34 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Warriors took care of the Lakers 109-98. The Warriors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. The Warriors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.