Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 23 | 34 | 33 | 129 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Trail Blazers handled the Suns 129-112. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.