Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Suns pulled away from the Trail Blazers 113-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss.
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 · 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.
