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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
82
away
Chemistry Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
95
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 23 14 21 24 82
Sacramento KingsKings 28 20 20 27 95

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Clippers 95-82. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Clippers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.