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Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 31 33 25 116
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 25 29 32 26 112

After Action Report

The Suns survived the Raptors 116-112. Suns' offense had its way with the Raptors. Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Raptors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Raptors · 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.