Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 95 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics shocked the Trail Blazers 99-95. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.