Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 95 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards ran roughshod over the Suns 128-95. Wizards' offense had its way with the Suns. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.