Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 114 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 24 | 40 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics outlasted the Trail Blazers 122-114. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.