Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 22 | 30 | 22 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 25 | 11 | 20 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Clippers downed the Lakers 106-91. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Clippers. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Clippers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.