Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 27 | 28 | 34 | 113 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 23 | 26 | 32 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Suns outlasted the Wizards 113-101. Suns torched the Wizards on the offensive end. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.