Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Lakers knocked off the Clippers 126-118. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.