Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
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Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
104
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 21 | 28 | 38 | 27 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 30 | 29 | 20 | 104 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics handled the Magic 114-104. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The SuperSonics bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.