Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 33 | 25 | 23 | 105 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics took care of the Trail Blazers 116-105. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.