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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
105
away
Chemistry Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 28 31 26 20 105
Phoenix SunsSuns 22 33 32 29 116

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Suns handled the Raptors 116-105. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.