Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Suns held off the Trail Blazers 97-89. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.