Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 22 | 34 | 24 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Wizards outlasted the Suns 116-103. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Suns couldn't shake the cold spell. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.