Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
132
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 32 | 27 | 36 | 37 | 132 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Jazz pulled away from the Suns 132-118. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.