Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 41 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 135 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 35 | 28 | 19 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the SuperSonics 135-113. The tempo dragged the SuperSonics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.