Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
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Phoenix SunsSuns
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 18 | 30 | 28 | 37 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 24 | 34 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Clippers survived the Suns 113-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.