Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Phoenix SunsSuns
81
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 81 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 32 | 35 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Clippers ran roughshod over the Suns 115-81. Clippers torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.