Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 107 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Clippers fended off the Lakers 115-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Clippers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.