Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 31 | 22 | 27 | 107 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 15 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Jazz 107-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Jazz played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.