Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 29 | 31 | 23 | 105 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 26 | 34 | 19 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns squeaked past the Trail Blazers 106-105. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.