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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
127
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Chemistry Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 33 37 29 28 127
San Antonio SpursSpurs 36 21 30 30 117

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Clippers pulled away from the Spurs 127-117. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. The Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.