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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
away
Chemistry Cold
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
106
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 35 28 22 14 5 104
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 30 29 16 24 7 106

After Action Report

The Warriors squeaked past the Suns 106-104 in overtime. The Warriors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.