Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 24 | 22 | 31 | 107 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 33 | 26 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Trail Blazers 116-107. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.