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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
137
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
136
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 40 34 33 20 10 137
Sacramento KingsKings 32 33 35 27 9 136

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the SuperSonics snuck past the Kings 137-136 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.