Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 106 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 26 | 38 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Trail Blazers 117-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.