Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 28 | 18 | 33 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 33 | 30 | 20 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns downed the Clippers 116-104. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.