Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 28 | 28 | 39 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers upended the Clippers 125-107. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.