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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
118
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 29 27 30 117
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 35 22 32 29 118

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Warriors squeaked past the Lakers 118-117. Warriors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Warriors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · 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.