Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 27 | 35 | 24 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Mavericks 113-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.