Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
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Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 27 | 20 | 28 | 101 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics held off the Trail Blazers 109-101. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
