Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 30 | 45 | 28 | 132 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Trail Blazers edged the Suns 132-123. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.