Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 24 | 29 | 35 | 121 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 31 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers handled the Warriors 121-102. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.