Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 23 | 38 | 28 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 40 | 32 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Trail Blazers 120-116. Suns torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Suns' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.