Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 120 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Clippers rolled past the Suns 120-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.