Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 31 | 22 | 33 | 116 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 34 | 24 | 28 | 22 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Trail Blazers edged the SuperSonics 116-108. Trail Blazers torched the SuperSonics on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.