Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 35 | 16 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Trail Blazers 113-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.