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Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
139
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 30 30 26 35 121
Phoenix SunsSuns 39 36 35 29 139

After Action Report

The Suns outlasted the Trail Blazers 139-121. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.