Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 31 | 36 | 27 | 118 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the SuperSonics 118-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; 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. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.