Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Trail Blazers 117-113. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.