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Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 9:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
101
away
Chemistry Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 32 25 22 22 101
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 29 20 27 103

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Suns snuck past the Jazz 103-101. The Jazz couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.