Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
83
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 22 | 25 | 14 | 83 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 26 | 35 | 22 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns upended the Trail Blazers 111-83. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns are in a full-on tailspin; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.