Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Trail Blazers 106-95. Every possession went the Suns way. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.