Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 105 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 33 | 23 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns held off the Clippers 114-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.