Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 92 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 105 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics took care of the Trail Blazers 105-92. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.