Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 21 | 33 | 22 | 10 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 28 | 19 | 30 | 14 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Suns 124-120 in overtime. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.