Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 32 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 98 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Clippers buried the Jazz 119-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Jazz · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.