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Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
86
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
123
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 24 19 19 24 86
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 27 33 34 29 123

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Clippers rolled past the Mavericks 123-86. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.