Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 32 | 37 | 25 | 125 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers pulled away from the Clippers 125-114. Lakers torched the Clippers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.