Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 24 | 27 | 36 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 20 | 35 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the SuperSonics survived the Pacers 117-116. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.