Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 18 | 32 | 29 | 10 | 123 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 43 | 23 | 30 | 17 | 16 | 129 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics fended off the Trail Blazers 129-123 in overtime. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss; SuperSonics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.