Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 112 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Trail Blazers upended the Suns 112-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.