Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 21 | 31 | 22 | 104 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 20 | 27 | 33 | 100 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards survived the Suns 104-100. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.