Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 19 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 97 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 30 | 23 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings edged the Clippers 105-97. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; the Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.