Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 33 | 31 | 19 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Wizards edged the Suns 123-117. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.