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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
130
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 30 34 34 32 130
Phoenix SunsSuns 30 31 22 30 113

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Clippers outlasted the Suns 130-113. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Clippers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • 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.