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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 24 | 33 | 37 | 9 | 128 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 13 | 132 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Trail Blazers 132-128 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers 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.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.