Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 28 | 20 | 31 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Trail Blazers 110-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
