Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 25 | 37 | 33 | 124 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 38 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers knocked off the Clippers 124-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.