Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 2:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 97 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 18 | 18 | 19 | 30 | 85 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics pulled away from the Timberwolves 97-85. The SuperSonics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · 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.