Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 103 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 20 | 34 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers squeaked past the Lakers 107-103. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Clippers stayed locked in. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.