Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 14 | 28 | 29 | 99 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 20 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Warriors 99-90. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Warriors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.