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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
125
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 17 30 23 97
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 32 32 38 23 125

After Action Report

The Clippers demolished the Suns 125-97. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.