Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 89 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Trail Blazers 95-89. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.