Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Suns 116-98. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.