Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
107
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 107 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 34 | 21 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets downed the SuperSonics 117-107. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.