Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 25 | 38 | 21 | 105 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 14 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Lakers survived the Warriors 105-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.