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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 22 22 24 32 13 113
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 19 33 29 19 12 112

After Action Report

The Lakers snuck past the Clippers 113-112 in overtime. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.