Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
88
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 88 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Suns 97-88. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Clippers sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.