Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 32 | 29 | 21 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Suns 113-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.