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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
94
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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.