Suns (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
80
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 23 | 11 | 21 | 80 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Suns demolished the Clippers 117-80. Suns torched the Clippers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Suns. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.