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Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
82
away
Chemistry Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 19 18 25 20 82
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 23 33 26 109

After Action Report

In Portland, the Trail Blazers demolished the Suns 109-82. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.