Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 31 | 27 | 37 | 122 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 37 | 28 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns squeaked past the Clippers 122-117. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.