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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
88
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 31 17 29 19 96
Dallas MavericksMavs 27 21 24 16 88

After Action Report

The Clippers edged the Mavericks 96-88. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.