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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
140
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Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
94
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 37 29 42 32 140
Washington WizardsWizards 34 20 18 22 94

After Action Report

The Suns ran roughshod over the Wizards 140-94. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.