Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 24 | 32 | 34 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Suns 116-115. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.