Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 95 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 24 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Warriors snuck past the Lakers 99-95. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Warriors. The Warriors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Warriors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.