Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 128 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 29 | 34 | 39 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Suns 128-124. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.