Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
143
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 35 | 37 | 41 | 143 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Clippers ran roughshod over the Lakers 143-85. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Clippers. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.