Sun Dec 5, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 43 | 23 | 36 | 24 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Suns 126-106. Trail Blazers torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.