Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 40 | 26 | 34 | 126 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Suns 126-113. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.