Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 93 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 27 | 32 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards fended off the Suns 101-93. Every possession went the Wizards way. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.