Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Warriors 101-96. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.