Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Suns 116-113. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.