Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
138
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 37 | 30 | 36 | 132 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 26 | 38 | 38 | 138 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers held off the Suns 138-132. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.