Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
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Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns snuck past the Trail Blazers 100-96. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.