Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
128
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Phoenix SunsSuns
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 36 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 11 | 128 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 21 | 38 | 27 | 10 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Clippers squeaked past the Suns 128-127 in overtime. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.