Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Suns 106-105. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. 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.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.