Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 29 | 33 | 24 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers survived the Clippers 121-116. The tempo dragged the Clippers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.