Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 105 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 11 | 17 | 30 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Suns blew the doors off the Raptors 105-85. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Raptors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.