Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 113 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 21 | 22 | 32 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Clippers 113-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.