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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
108
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
100
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 28 29 18 33 108
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 30 28 20 22 100

After Action Report

The Kings held off the Clippers 108-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; shots just aren't falling for the Clippers lately. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.