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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.