Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
92
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Trail Blazers edged the Suns 99-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.