Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 122 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Suns 122-114. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.