Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Suns took care of the Trail Blazers 118-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.