Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 18 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 25 | 29 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Clippers outlasted the Cavaliers 114-95. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.