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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
83
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 32 30 25 31 118
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 22 23 22 16 83

After Action Report

The Kings rolled past the Clippers 118-83. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; the Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.