Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 126 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 34 | 31 | 27 | 35 | 127 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics snuck past the Trail Blazers 127-126. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; SuperSonics' balanced five covered every spot on the floor.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.