Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 24 | 34 | 30 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 20 | 32 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Suns 117-113. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.