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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.