Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 25 | 28 | 15 | 87 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics downed the Trail Blazers 103-87. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.