Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
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Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
108
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the SuperSonics outlasted the Magic 116-108. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; SuperSonics' balanced five covered every spot on the floor.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).