Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 28 | 37 | 29 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Suns stunned the Trail Blazers 122-99. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.