Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 122 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Trail Blazers 127-122. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.