Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
102
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Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers edged the Clippers 110-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Clippers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.