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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 25 25 32 33 115
Phoenix SunsSuns 38 29 27 23 117

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Suns survived the Clippers 117-115. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; the Clippers are in a full-on tailspin. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.