Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 22 | 38 | 120 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 32 | 30 | 39 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Suns pulled away from the Trail Blazers 138-120. Suns torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.