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Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
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Chemistry Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 23 17 38 19 97
Phoenix SunsSuns 35 13 27 21 96

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Nets shocked the Suns 97-96. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. An upset for the books.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.