Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics fended off the Trail Blazers 120-114. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.