Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 33 | 32 | 23 | 108 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Trail Blazers survived the SuperSonics 108-104. The tempo dragged the SuperSonics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.