Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 33 | 26 | 23 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Suns 109-108. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.