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