Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 96 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 35 | 34 | 36 | 27 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers buried the Lakers 132-96. Clippers' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.