Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 10 | 19 | 23 | 81 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Suns rolled past the Trail Blazers 120-81. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.