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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.