Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 27 | 15 | 20 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Suns 114-85. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Suns' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Suns · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.