Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 22 | 28 | 19 | 94 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 23 | 31 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns outlasted the Trail Blazers 102-94. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.