Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
119
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Phoenix SunsSuns
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 26 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 119 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Warriors 121-119. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Suns.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).