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Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 19 11 46 21 97
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 22 21 25 95

After Action Report

The Clippers squeaked past the Lakers 97-95. Ugly basketball, but the Clippers did just enough. The Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Clippers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.