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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 32 30 29 118
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 32 28 23 27 110

After Action Report

The Lakers held off the Clippers 118-110. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.