Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Jazz squeaked past the Suns 99-95. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.