Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 27 | 33 | 34 | 129 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Suns 129-113. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.