Pacers are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
142
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
121
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 37 32 38 35 142
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 29 30 32 30 121

After Action Report

The Lakers blew the doors off the Warriors 142-121. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.

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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.