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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
103
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 22 22 25 28 97
Sacramento KingsKings 27 30 24 22 103

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Clippers 103-97. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.