Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 22 | 30 | 19 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 22 | 22 | 33 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the SuperSonics 105-97. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Trail Blazers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. 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.
- 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.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.