Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 21 | 33 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns outlasted the Trail Blazers 121-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.