Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 117 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Clippers snuck past the Suns 120-117. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Clippers; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.