Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Warriors outlasted the Suns 102-89. Ugly basketball, but the Warriors did just enough. Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Warriors looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.