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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
124
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 29 32 31 32 124
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 25 27 32 32 116

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Kings upended the Clippers 124-116. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • 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.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.