Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 35 | 29 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers pulled away from the Clippers 123-109. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.