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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
106
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 35 33 24 121
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 35 24 24 23 106

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Clippers 121-106. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.