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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 37 | 27 | 27 | 13 | 104 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 15 | 27 | 32 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the SuperSonics edged the Suns 104-98. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · 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.