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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
130
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 23 29 28 111
Utah JazzJazz 23 24 32 51 130

After Action Report

The Jazz knocked off the Suns 130-111. The Jazz got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.