Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 120 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 30 | 21 | 20 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Suns 120-95. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.