Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 25 | 26 | 33 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 22 | 29 | 14 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Suns 117-90. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.