Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 23 | 31 | 24 | 100 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Suns 100-95. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.