Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
84
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 96 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 13 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 84 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns took care of the Clippers 96-84. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns steamroller is in full effect right now; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.