Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 26 | 26 | 35 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 34 | 24 | 36 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Trail Blazers 123-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.