Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 16 | 25 | 29 | 100 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 41 | 30 | 24 | 34 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers buried the Spurs 129-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Clippers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.