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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
107
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 20 33 26 28 107
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 26 27 21 24 98

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Clippers 107-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.

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.