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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 24 30 31 26 111
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 34 31 14 110

After Action Report

The Clippers squeaked past the Suns 111-110. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.