Garbage Time Final Four

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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
98
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 19 28 24 27 98
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 28 28 28 30 114

After Action Report

The Clippers pulled away from the Jazz 114-98. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.