Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 27 | 36 | 29 | 122 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Suns ran roughshod over the Wizards 122-100. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.