Back-to-back baskets for the reigning Rookie of the Year!

The Sonics lead is cut to 6 with 5:34 left in regulation!

He only has 12 points so far, but you've got to respect how Roy is getting his baskets. He's isolated, he's posted up, he's moved off screens... He's done just about everything in his power to get the little orange ball into the big orange hoop...

Also, after a quick look over to the bench, you'll notice that newly acquired Small Forward James Jones is really helping out the younger guys. As of now, he's discussing the action with Channing Frye, but earlier, he had the ear of Jarrett Jack and Steve Blake. Portland has to be excited to see what Jones can do when he's actually on the floor.

For those scoring at home, I believe that's 4 straight baskets for Brandon Roy, who now has 16 points.

It's really becoming evident, at least tonight, that LaMarcus Aldridge will carry the torch for three quarters and then he'll pass the baton to Roy for the home stretch. In many ways, Roy seems to pride himself for keeping his teammates involved, but once the game is really on the line, he knows how to take over.

With 2:59 left in regulation, it's 94-101 Sonics lead.

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