Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 11 | 13 | 131 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Clippers survived the Timberwolves 131-129 in double overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.