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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
92
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 32 26 23 22 103
Utah JazzJazz 27 21 24 20 92

After Action Report

The Suns took care of the Jazz 103-92. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.