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Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
89
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 28 18 28 15 89
Phoenix SunsSuns 30 27 35 26 118

After Action Report

The Suns ran roughshod over the Nets 118-89. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.