Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 96 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 31 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Hornets 98-96. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the SuperSonics. SuperSonics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.