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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 30 28 24 27 109
Phoenix SunsSuns 26 24 25 23 98

After Action Report

The Clippers outlasted the Suns 109-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.