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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
110
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 34 31 27 21 113
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 28 20 26 36 110

After Action Report

The Lakers squeaked past the Warriors 113-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.