Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Sacramento KingsKings
95
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 21 | 22 | 30 | 95 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 29 | 18 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Clippers downed the Kings 112-95. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.