Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Wizards took care of the Suns 114-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.