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Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
106
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 17 28 19 31 95
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 28 27 28 23 106

After Action Report

In Seattle, the SuperSonics downed the Trail Blazers 106-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; SuperSonics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.