Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 31 | 37 | 27 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 31 | 27 | 36 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Clippers snuck past the Magic 118-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.