Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 11 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 81 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 19 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 101 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 101-81. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The SuperSonics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.