Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
139
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
117
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 28 | 37 | 37 | 139 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Suns rolled past the Wizards 139-117. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.