Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 21 | 31 | 23 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 35 | 25 | 39 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 135-102. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns steamroller is in full effect right now. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.