Thu Jan 6, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 31 | 38 | 25 | 126 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 29 | 14 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the SuperSonics rolled past the Wizards 126-97. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The SuperSonics bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · 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.