Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 15 | 30 | 24 | 17 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Clippers rolled past the Suns 114-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.