Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 3:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 115 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the SuperSonics handled the Hawks 115-99. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; SuperSonics' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- SuperSonics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.