Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
98
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 89 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 18 | 20 | 31 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics held off the Trail Blazers 98-89. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the SuperSonics. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; SuperSonics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.