Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 22 | 29 | 18 | 98 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Nets held off the Suns 98-91. Ugly basketball, but the Nets did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets; Nets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.