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Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 36 27 34 21 118
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 34 22 28 115

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Nets survived the Suns 118-115. The Nets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

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