Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Phoenix SunsSuns
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Trail Blazers 126-114. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.