Thu Mar 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 87 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 120-87. Every possession went the SuperSonics way. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.