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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
87
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 20 24 24 19 87
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 18 30 18 32 98

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Clippers handled the Kings 98-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Clippers lately; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.