Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 110 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Trail Blazers 116-110. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.