Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers handled the Suns 116-104. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Suns. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.