Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Trail Blazers 115-114. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.