Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
137
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns ran roughshod over the Warriors 137-111. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.