Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 106 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Suns 114-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.