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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 37 22 24 29 112
Atlanta HawksHawks 20 30 29 24 103

After Action Report

The Clippers edged the Hawks 112-103. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.