Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
102
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Phoenix SunsSuns
101
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Chemistry
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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.