Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 106 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Suns edged the Wizards 106-99. Suns' offense had its way with the Wizards. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.