Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 27 | 40 | 24 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 29 | 33 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers squeaked past the Kings 118-116. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.