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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
131
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 32 31 34 34 131
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 26 22 25 31 104

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Kings ran roughshod over the Clippers 131-104. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.