Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Clippers survived the Lakers 97-92. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.