Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 24 | 10 | 25 | 83 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 81 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers squeaked past the Lakers 83-81. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Clippers' outside barrage was a constant threat; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.