Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 104 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 18 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Clippers pulled away from the Timberwolves 104-94. Ugly basketball, but the Clippers did just enough. The Clippers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.