Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 19 | 35 | 32 | 118 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 33 | 18 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns held off the Clippers 118-109. Every possession went the Suns way. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.