Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 33 | 24 | 28 | 102 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Clippers fended off the Suns 108-102. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.