Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 128 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the SuperSonics 128-99. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.