Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 28 | 42 | 35 | 126 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 14 | 26 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Clippers rolled past the Kings 126-87. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Kings locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.