Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 114 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the SuperSonics 114-98. Trail Blazers' starting five clicked while the SuperSonics looked disjointed. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.