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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
away
Chemistry Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 31 27 44 29 131
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 33 23 36 21 113

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers pulled away from the SuperSonics 131-113. The SuperSonics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.