Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 40 | 26 | 29 | 22 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Suns 121-117. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.