Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 95 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns survived the Trail Blazers 100-95. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.