Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 122 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Suns 122-98. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.