Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 20 | 32 | 26 | 107 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Trail Blazers 118-107. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Suns; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.