Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 14 | 23 | 31 | 95 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 17 | 30 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Warriors 99-95. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.