Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
138
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 29 | 16 | 33 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 41 | 38 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers blew the doors off the Warriors 138-105. Lakers' offense had its way with the Warriors. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Warriors. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.