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Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
102
away
Chemistry Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 29 27 26 20 102
Phoenix SunsSuns 21 36 27 17 101

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Nets snuck past the Suns 102-101. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.