Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 99 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Bucks 99-97. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.