Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 93 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 24 | 23 | 35 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Suns fended off the Trail Blazers 100-93. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.