Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 105 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns shocked the Trail Blazers 126-105. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.