Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Utah JazzJazz
76
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 19 | 33 | 22 | 96 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 21 | 12 | 17 | 26 | 76 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Suns blew the doors off the Jazz 96-76. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Jazz's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.