Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 92 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 34 | 23 | 21 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns handled the Trail Blazers 104-92. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.