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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
96
away
Chemistry Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
106
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 15 27 22 32 96
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 23 20 31 32 106

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Clippers took care of the Kings 106-96. Ugly basketball, but the Clippers did just enough. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Clippers. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.