Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 112 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 18 | 29 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Jazz snuck past the Suns 112-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.