Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 24 | 34 | 40 | 122 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Suns 122-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.