Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 16 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 80 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 30 | 30 | 13 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns ran roughshod over the Nets 100-80. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.