Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 35 | 27 | 31 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Trail Blazers 118-116. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · 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.