Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 20 | 45 | 26 | 116 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 26 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Warriors snuck past the Suns 120-116. Warriors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Warriors; Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.