Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 21 | 22 | 36 | 112 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 36 | 38 | 22 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns downed the Trail Blazers 127-112. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.