Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 17 | 42 | 35 | 112 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 32 | 30 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Suns 129-112. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.