Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 29 | 26 | 34 | 118 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Trail Blazers fended off the Suns 118-109. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.