Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 20 | 16 | 32 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Suns knocked off the SuperSonics 103-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns are in a full-on tailspin; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's SuperSonics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.