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Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 26 18 39 110
Phoenix SunsSuns 32 26 36 32 126

After Action Report

The Suns outlasted the Trail Blazers 126-110. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.
  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.