Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 90 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns outlasted the Trail Blazers 96-90. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.