Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 20 | 22 | 28 | 97 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers edged the Suns 105-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Clippers; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.