Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 2:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 35 | 26 | 35 | 32 | 128 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the SuperSonics held off the Timberwolves 128-119. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; SuperSonics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · 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.