Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 27 | 22 | 42 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Suns 123-117. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.