Garbage Time Final Four

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Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
114
away
Chemistry Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
143
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 23 26 35 30 114
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 44 32 40 143

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Suns blew the doors off the Jazz 143-114. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Suns; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.