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Mon Nov 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
131
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 28 30 29 26 14 127
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 27 29 32 25 18 131

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Clippers squeaked past the Cavaliers 131-127 in overtime. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.