Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 22 | 29 | 38 | 129 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 34 | 23 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Suns 129-118. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' 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.