Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 96 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Clippers rolled past the Lakers 118-96. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.