Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 120 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 24 | 33 | 27 | 9 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Suns 120-117 in overtime. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.