Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 98 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 18 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Clippers 98-97. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.