Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 98 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics edged the Trail Blazers 106-98. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; SuperSonics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.