Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 135 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 16 | 22 | 34 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers blew the doors off the Clippers 135-98. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.