Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
124
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 31 | 18 | 29 | 104 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 23 | 41 | 29 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Suns demolished the Trail Blazers 124-104. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.