Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
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Washington WizardsWizards
109
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 113 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Suns squeaked past the Wizards 113-109. Every possession went the Suns way. Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.