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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 26 31 24 112
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 41 19 25 114

After Action Report

The Clippers survived the Lakers 114-112. Clippers' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.