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Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 32 28 31 118
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 12 31 39 17 99

After Action Report

The Suns pulled away from the Clippers 118-99. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. Whispers of a Clippers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.