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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 39 19 31 37 126
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 38 27 27 25 117

After Action Report

The Lakers held off the Clippers 126-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · 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.