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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
125
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 33 29 35 28 125
Phoenix SunsSuns 32 28 28 34 122

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Wizards survived the Suns 125-122. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.