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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.