Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 20 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 87 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Nets 105-87. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.