Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
140
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 34 | 35 | 39 | 140 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 31 | 22 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the SuperSonics knocked off the Clippers 140-110. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.