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Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
137
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Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
157
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 29 44 36 28 137
Phoenix SunsSuns 34 34 44 45 157

After Action Report

The Suns demolished the Warriors 157-137. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Warriors looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Warriors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.