Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 101 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 17 | 28 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Clippers survived the Spurs 101-98. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.