Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 40 | 24 | 33 | 29 | 126 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Wizards 126-115. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.