Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 21 | 19 | 28 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 21 | 31 | 32 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Trail Blazers 104-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.