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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.