Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
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Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 36 | 26 | 33 | 120 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 31 | 32 | 38 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics fended off the Clippers 127-120. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. SuperSonics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; SuperSonics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.