Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 11 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 27 | 36 | 40 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Suns demolished the Nets 127-97. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.