Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 106 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 128-106. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.