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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
107
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 29 26 28 26 109
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 23 28 30 26 107

After Action Report

The Suns snuck past the Grizzlies 109-107. The tempo dragged the Grizzlies into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.