Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 23 | 34 | 33 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 31 | 23 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Cavaliers 120-109. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.