Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 15 | 22 | 30 | 23 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Clippers snuck past the Lakers 90-88. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Clippers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.