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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
86
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
108
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 27 20 17 22 86
San Antonio SpursSpurs 34 21 22 31 108

After Action Report

In San Antonio, the Spurs buried the Clippers 108-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.