Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 34 | 28 | 24 | 119 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 13 | 32 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers demolished the Clippers 119-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.