Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 90 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 24 | 35 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Suns 102-90. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.