Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 105 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Suns 105-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.