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Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
106
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Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 20 33 26 27 106
New Orleans HornetsHornets 32 25 30 22 109

After Action Report

The Hornets snuck past the SuperSonics 109-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hornets · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.