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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
123
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
114
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 34 27 24 38 123
Sacramento KingsKings 30 24 31 29 114

After Action Report

The SuperSonics fended off the Kings 123-114. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.