Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 26 | 24 | 31 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 27 | 24 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns survived the Trail Blazers 105-104. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.