Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 117 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 19 | 37 | 25 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Jazz 117-112. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.