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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 35 32 30 21 118
Phoenix SunsSuns 23 23 31 25 102

After Action Report

The Clippers downed the Suns 118-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Clippers stayed locked in. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.