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Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 35 28 30 23 116
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 27 24 32 108

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers edged the Suns 116-108. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.