Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 17 | 28 | 24 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Trail Blazers 102-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.