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Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
128
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 39 27 31 128
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 13 31 31 31 106

After Action Report

The Suns ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 128-106. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.