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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
134
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Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
124
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 34 32 28 25 15 134
Utah JazzJazz 28 29 27 35 5 124

After Action Report

The Suns handled the Jazz 134-124 in overtime. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.