Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 24 | 39 | 29 | 122 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Suns 122-116. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.