Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 109 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 32 | 26 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Clippers snuck past the Lakers 112-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.