Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 95 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 22 | 19 | 27 | 17 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Trail Blazers handled the SuperSonics 95-85. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.