Wed Mar 30, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 21 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 98 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 27 | 25 | 40 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Suns stunned the 76ers 118-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 76ers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.