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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 28 36 26 115
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 28 33 28 118

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Clippers survived the Suns 118-115. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; 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.

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.