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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
129
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Chemistry Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 31 24 31 29 14 129
Dallas MavericksMavs 29 31 31 24 13 128

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Clippers squeaked past the Mavericks 129-128 in overtime. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.