Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 120 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 23 | 25 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Suns 120-106. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.