Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 106 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Nets fended off the Suns 106-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.