Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 36 | 27 | 33 | 128 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 40 | 29 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Clippers survived the Cavaliers 128-125. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
