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Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 36 32 21 24 113
Phoenix SunsSuns 20 25 40 21 106

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Nets fended off the Suns 113-106. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets; Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.