Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 36 | 33 | 25 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 41 | 27 | 22 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Trail Blazers 119-113. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.