Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 24 | 28 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Clippers snuck past the Lakers 100-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.