Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
124
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 128 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 36 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Clippers 128-124. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.