Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 41 | 23 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Suns 112-108. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.