Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 101 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Suns 101-97. Wizards' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.