Unnoticed by many, the Clippers are one of the league's hottest teams; they have won nine of their past 12 games, according to the Orange County Register.

Tuesday's victory by the Clippers against the Phoenix Suns also was a game in which they took a stand: win for the first time on the road, win against a team that desperately needed a home victory after two consecutive losses and continue the momentum from Sunday's victory against Eastern power Detroit.

The Clippers did all of that at America West Arena by rallying in the fourth quarter for the 96-92 triumph. The first road victory after six losses boosted the Clippers' record to 14-11, marking the first time they have been three games over .500 since the 1995-96 season when they were 6-3. It is the Clippers' best record after 25 games since the 1992-93 season when they also were 14-11.