Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 35 | 24 | 24 | 112 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 34 | 23 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers pulled away from the Lakers 123-112. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.