Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 36 | 31 | 23 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 27 | 31 | 37 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Suns 119-116. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.