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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
87
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
124
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 22 12 29 24 87
Utah JazzJazz 40 15 21 48 124

After Action Report

The Jazz ran roughshod over the Suns 124-87. Jazz's offense had its way with the Suns. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.