Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 30 | 41 | 22 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Lakers 118-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.