Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
134
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 36 | 24 | 29 | 121 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 31 | 37 | 40 | 26 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Warriors handled the Lakers 134-121. Warriors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Warriors; Warriors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.