Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 28 | 22 | 29 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers fended off the Suns 120-111. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.