Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 26 | 23 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Suns fended off the Trail Blazers 102-96. Suns' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.