Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 124 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Trail Blazers survived the Suns 124-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.