Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
away
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 96 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics held off the Nuggets 105-96. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. SuperSonics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Nuggets. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.