Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 87 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 27 | 36 | 19 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers upended the Suns 101-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.