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.