Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 22 | 31 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Trail Blazers 97-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- 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.