Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 19 | 37 | 32 | 31 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the SuperSonics squeaked past the Pistons 119-116. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.