Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 125 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 29 | 28 | 26 | 35 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns outlasted the Warriors 125-118. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Warriors. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · 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.