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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
away
Chemistry Cold
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 21 33 22 20 96
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 35 19 32 29 115

After Action Report

The SuperSonics downed the Suns 115-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The SuperSonics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; SuperSonics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.