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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 30 33 26 29 118
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 31 27 28 113

After Action Report

The Clippers snuck past the Pistons 118-113. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.