Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 27 | 16 | 28 | 94 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 32 | 37 | 22 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 121-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.