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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
102
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Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
88
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 21 33 19 29 102
Sacramento KingsKings 20 17 27 24 88

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Clippers outlasted the Kings 102-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.