Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 29 | 18 | 26 | 97 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 39 | 29 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Trail Blazers 116-97. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.