Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Clippers buried the Lakers 120-81. Clippers torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Clippers; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.