Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 31 | 24 | 12 | 100 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 30 | 15 | 32 | 105 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Trail Blazers 105-100. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the SuperSonics. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; SuperSonics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.