Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 34 | 32 | 24 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 42 | 16 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns survived the Trail Blazers 118-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. 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. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.