Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 38 | 28 | 22 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 28 | 34 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics snuck past the Hornets 121-118. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.