Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Clippers held off the Mavericks 112-105. Clippers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.