Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 15 | 25 | 32 | 18 | 90 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the SuperSonics 92-90. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Tonight's SuperSonics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.