The Angeles Lakers are on the ropes in their playoff standings and need to win tonight, they will face their fellow Los Angeles Clippers in a duel that will determine the aspirations of both teams, especially Lakers, on another attractive NBA basketball night.
Game Summary
Lakers started the quarter with some inaccuracies but then were continuously adjusting their game, Clippers took time to activate their offense and defense and the game leaned toward the Lakers who would take advantage of several possessions to win the first quarter.
The tendency of the game would change and Clippers would come out with a different energy and in an offensive blast would discount the advantage established by Lakers and would go up on the scoreboard, Lakers tried not to let escape the Clippers and kept the encounter to 2 possessions, ends the first half 57 - 61 up Clippers.
Second Half
Clippers would continue to increase their advantage but Lakers insisted that their opponent not continue to take advantages on the scoreboard, partially improve their offensive and defense in this period that would be more balanced, Clippers would win the fourth partial by a possession.
Lakers looked impotent while Clippers looked more lucid and taking wise offensive decisions both from the perimeter and in the inner zone, the offensive percentage of Lakers declined as the game progressed and saw far the possibility of winning with an obvious lack of energy, ends the encounter 105 - 113 with victory for Clippers over Lakers.
Details and Personal Analysis
The Lakers are in an extremely delicate situation to see their chances of qualification for the NBA Playoffs, must win 15 games to enter the classification, but have 3 consecutive defeats and all the confrontations that remain are before the most powerful teams in the league, this meeting was not the exception Lakers began with good momentum but then were diluted, because the Clippers from the 2nd period of the game began to dictate the leadership in the encounter and the Lakers were seen with certain impotence to surpass the Clippers, in instances of the game Lakers were frustrated and with an evident low level of energy, Lebron and Rondo sought to do what possible to give them the triumph but as time went by the Clippers took more control of the game obtaining a clear victory over the Lakers.
Better Performances
Danilo Gallinari 28 Pts. 6 Reb.
Lou Williams 21 Pts. 5 Ast.
Montrezl Harrell 14 Pts. 11 Reb. 5 Ast.
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