Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 90 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 37 | 32 | 37 | 25 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Warriors buried the Lakers 131-90. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Warriors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Warriors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.