Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 108 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 29 | 31 | 17 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns snuck past the Trail Blazers 109-108. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.