Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 127 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 25 | 36 | 38 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the SuperSonics 128-127. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.