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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
87
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
108
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 19 23 26 19 87
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 27 23 34 24 108

After Action Report

The Clippers rolled past the Kings 108-87. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Clippers. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Clippers; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.