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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
91
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
99
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 17 17 27 30 91
Sacramento KingsKings 25 36 15 23 99

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings fended off the Clippers 99-91. The tempo dragged the Clippers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Clippers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Clippers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.