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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
127
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Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
86
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 39 28 31 127
Dallas MavericksMavs 24 13 20 29 86

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Clippers buried the Mavericks 127-86. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks are in a full-on tailspin. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Mavericks · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.