Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 134 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 29 | 31 | 29 | 36 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Lakers fended off the Warriors 134-125. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Warriors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.