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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.