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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
104
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
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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.