Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 20 | 27 | 31 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 27 | 20 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns outlasted the Trail Blazers 99-93. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.