Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 32 | 30 | 19 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 14 | 20 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the SuperSonics downed the Trail Blazers 114-96. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; fresh off a statement win, the SuperSonics stayed locked in. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.