Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
143
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 43 | 34 | 35 | 143 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 36 | 35 | 16 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Suns 143-111. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
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.