Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
80
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 80 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Clippers 95-80. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Clippers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.