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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
116
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
131
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 20 26 33 37 116
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 38 28 33 32 131

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Clippers pulled away from the Kings 131-116. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.