Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 37 | 27 | 29 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 24 | 34 | 39 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Suns took care of the Trail Blazers 123-111. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns steamroller is in full effect right now. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.