Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 101 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 15 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Wizards 101-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. Suns' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Suns couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.