Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 31 | 21 | 32 | 118 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 28 | 36 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics squeaked past the Hornets 120-118. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. SuperSonics' outside barrage was a constant threat; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.