Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 32 | 21 | 25 | 2 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 35 | 24 | 27 | 13 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Suns 119-108 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Suns couldn't shake the cold spell. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.