Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 24 | 31 | 34 | 118 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the SuperSonics 118-98. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the SuperSonics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · 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.