Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 35 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 114 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 12 | 28 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Clippers buried the Jazz 114-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; fresh off a statement win, the Clippers stayed locked in. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.