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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
122
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Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 32 30 25 35 122
Dallas MavericksMavs 24 36 28 29 117

After Action Report

The Clippers squeaked past the Mavericks 122-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Clippers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.