Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
127
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 33 | 37 | 30 | 131 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 25 | 36 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Suns 131-127. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Suns. The Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.