Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 122 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 25 | 29 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the SuperSonics 122-112. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.