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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
103
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 32 27 15 101
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 36 23 22 22 103

After Action Report

The Clippers survived the Suns 103-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.