Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 88 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics buried the Nuggets 124-88. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; SuperSonics' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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).
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.