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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
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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.