Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 25 | 38 | 26 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Trail Blazers edged the Suns 116-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns are in a full-on tailspin; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Whispers of a Suns locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.