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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
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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.