Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
130
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 86 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 28 | 38 | 30 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 130-86. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.