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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
103
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 34 27 29 29 119
Utah JazzJazz 27 31 26 19 103

After Action Report

In Utah, the Suns outlasted the Jazz 119-103. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Jazz. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.