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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
118
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Chemistry Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
93
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 30 26 36 26 118
Denver NuggetsNuggets 14 27 27 25 93

After Action Report

The SuperSonics buried the Nuggets 118-93. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the SuperSonics stayed locked in; shots just aren't falling for the Nuggets lately. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.