Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 22 | 31 | 34 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Suns 117-112. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.