Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Clippers 116-105. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.