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Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 29 35 20 25 8 117
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 26 27 28 14 123

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers outlasted the SuperSonics 123-117 in overtime. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.