Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 42 | 30 | 21 | 24 | 117 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 35 | 26 | 23 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns survived the Clippers 117-116. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.