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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
122
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 30 27 31 34 122
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 26 20 35 33 114

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Kings outlasted the Clippers 122-114. The tempo dragged the Clippers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.