Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
134
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 34 | 25 | 36 | 7 | 131 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 27 | 44 | 26 | 10 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers squeaked past the Spurs 134-131 in overtime. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.