Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 121 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Suns 121-97. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Suns. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; shots just aren't falling for the Suns lately. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.