Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 18 | 30 | 27 | 104 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 31 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Jazz survived the Suns 107-104. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.