Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 27 | 38 | 20 | 108 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 37 | 24 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns pulled away from the Trail Blazers 124-108. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.