Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 112 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 31 | 29 | 19 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Clippers 112-103. Lakers torched the Clippers on the offensive end. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.