Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 35 | 24 | 30 | 115 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 32 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Lakers fended off the Warriors 115-108. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Warriors couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.