Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 32 | 22 | 16 | 28 | 98 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 27 | 16 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Suns fended off the Jazz 106-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.