Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 32 | 25 | 22 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 24 | 27 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Suns 121-97. Trail Blazers torched the Suns on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.