Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 24 | 32 | 29 | 12 | 119 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 9 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Clippers 119-116 in overtime. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.