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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.