Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 115 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns edged the Trail Blazers 122-115. Suns torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.