Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 96 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Clippers fended off the Kings 104-96. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.