Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
143
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 22 | 32 | 36 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 18 | 45 | 45 | 143 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Suns 143-109. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.