Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
110
away
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
139
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 26 | 21 | 39 | 110 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 41 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 139 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics ran roughshod over the Nuggets 139-110. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; SuperSonics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.