Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 40 | 23 | 34 | 31 | 128 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 38 | 36 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers downed the Lakers 128-117. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.