Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 30 | 22 | 27 | 108 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Trail Blazers 110-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns sent shots into the fifth row all night; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.