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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
91
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
81
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 30 23 16 22 91
Phoenix SunsSuns 22 24 22 13 81

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Clippers downed the Suns 91-81. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Clippers. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.