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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.