Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers buried the Suns 129-107. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.