Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 20 | 31 | 24 | 104 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 19 | 24 | 32 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Kings outlasted the Clippers 104-97. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.