Suns (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 34 | 22 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Jazz 105-96. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.