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Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 24 29 35 117
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 31 32 38 134

After Action Report

The Lakers handled the Clippers 134-117. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Clippers are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.