Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 38 | 36 | 19 | 120 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 21 | 31 | 40 | 125 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Trail Blazers 125-120. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. 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.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.