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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
away
Chemistry Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
118
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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.