Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 20 | 20 | 32 | 12 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 16 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns snuck past the Wizards 118-114 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.