Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
74
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 118 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 11 | 17 | 29 | 17 | 74 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Clippers 118-74. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.