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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
94
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
92
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 27 21 23 23 94
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 19 28 25 20 92

After Action Report

The Kings snuck past the Clippers 94-92. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.