Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 29 | 31 | 22 | 100 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Clippers 100-87. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.