Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 8 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 9 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the SuperSonics 118-117 in overtime. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.