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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
95
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 27 17 22 29 95
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 28 22 23 32 105

After Action Report

The Clippers downed the Kings 105-95. Clippers' positional fit overwhelmed the Kings rotation. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Clippers; Clippers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.