Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 103 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 16 | 37 | 22 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the SuperSonics 103-100. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.