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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
105
away
Chemistry Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
126
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 22 29 23 31 105
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 32 30 33 31 126

After Action Report

The SuperSonics ran roughshod over the Nuggets 126-105. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the SuperSonics; SuperSonics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.