⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Clippers got 12 points ahead of the pace we expected in the first quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ SAC better than we expected
▼ LAC better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 12 points worse than our numbers for the Kings.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Clippers won, and why the Kings did not.
From the game
Shot well above their usual, seven of twelve from three- Could not get to the line, 25 free throws to their 39
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Kings
Good plays
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run cut a 13-point deficit to 5
Q3 4:24 · SAC 67-72 LAC
- 10-0 run
A 10-0 run cut a 12-point deficit to 2
Q4 4:58 · SAC 90-92 LAC
- Steal
John Salmons stole it from Jason Hart
Q4 0:01 · SAC 101-105 LAC
Bad plays
- Missed FT
Kevin Martin misses technical free throw
Q3 8:34 · SAC 55-65 LAC
- Turnover
Kevin Martin offensive foul (Corey Maggette draws the foul)
Q4 1:39 · SAC 90-96 LAC
- Turnover
Kevin Martin turnover
Q4 1:39 · SAC 90-96 LAC
Clippers
Good plays
No play that swung it their way.
Bad plays
- Technical
Tim Thomas technical foul (2nd technical foul)
Q2 10:04 · SAC 22-34 LAC
- Technical
Jason Hart technical foul (1st technical foul)
Q3 8:34 · SAC 55-65 LAC
- Turnover
Jason Hart bad pass
Q4 0:01 · SAC 101-105 LAC
📊The numbers
| SAC | LAC | |
|---|---|---|
| 42% | Shooting from the field | 48% |
| 7 | Threes made | 7 |
| 29% | Three-point accuracy | 58% |
| 26 | Free throws made | 22 |
| 51 | Rebounds | 54 |
| 9 | Offensive rebounds | 8 |
| 16 | Assists | 22 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 5 | Fast break points | 2 |
| 17 | Points off turnovers | 4 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 6 | Steals | 3 |
| 0 | Blocks | 3 |
