Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 23 | 30 | 22 | 106 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 30 | 21 | 32 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns survived the Trail Blazers 108-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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.